Description

20 Francs / 8 Florin Austrian Gold Coin (Avg. Circulated)

Explore the rich history with the Gold Austria 20 Francs / 8 Florin Coin (Avg. Circulated) at BOLD. The French Franc currency has a long and intriguing history that dates back to 1360. Originally a fiat currency of France, the Franc was in circulation from 1360 to 1641 and was then reintroduced in 1795. Gold Francs were first introduced in 1803 during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the 20 Francs Gold Coin became a popular model for various other European nations.

Key Features

• Gold Austria 20 Francs / 8 Florin Coin (Avg. Circulated).
• Purity: Contains .1867 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Obverse: Features the effigy of Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary wearing a Roman wreath crown of that time. Inscriptions are in Latin, stating “Emperor and King”.
• Reverse: Showcases the crowned arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• Legal Tender: Guaranteed by Austria’s government.
• Face Value: 20 Francs and 8 Florin.
• Diameter: 21 mm.
• Packaging: Arrives in protective packaging!

The Austrian 20 Franc Gold Coins were available in two face values, 20 Francs (French) and 8 Florins (Austria), from 1870 until 1892. The coins were meant to be used as exchange currency inside and outside the empire.

The Austrian Mint produced the Austrian 20 Franc Gold Coin for the final time in 1892, with a unique date mark of 1892. Franz Joseph I’s original designs for the obverse, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s crowned shield for the reverse were used on the coinage.

The third-longest reigning monarch in European history was Emperor Franz Joseph I. He held the crowns of Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, and he ruled both for a longer period than the other because the two thrones were not united until after he had ascended to the position of authority within the Austrian Empire. This design features a relief image of Franz Joseph I in the right profile, crowned with a wreath and bearing inscriptions identifying him and his rank.

These 20 Franc Gold Coins feature Franz Joseph I of Austria’s right-profile portrait on the obverse. Joseph I, the famous Austro-Hungarian emperor for almost 68 years, had a mustache, a clean-shaven chin, and bushy chops down his cheeks. This younger portrait of the emperor, which features a crowned wreath on his head, makes his facial hair easily identifiable.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire’s crowned shield can be seen on the back of Austrian 20 Franc gold coins. This Gold Austria 20 Francs / 8 Florin Coin (Avg. Circulated) is a highly sought-after coin due to its .1867 oz Gold content and dual denomination.

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